Ben,
What year bike do you have? I have been told it's not recommended for EFI Bikes. Easy removal, not sure where you got it but I can send you some instructions, send me your e-mail.
I doubt Haynes has it. Should not affect the fuel consumption/economy. Popping...not sure if that is the culprit for that always thought that more related to the exhaust when you change that.There are products that work fairly well to remove bluing.
eddy
